If you find yourself in a rigid, black and white environment, maybe it’s tough to embrace creativity and critical thinking. But it’s so necessary. These two things are the way we solve the world’s problems. In this episode, we talk about overcoming those obstacles and embracing creativity and critical thinking for the amazing gifts they truly are.
Get Where You're Going... And Enjoy It
Where we are today is not where we’ll always be. And when we get where we’re going, it’ll look different than we expect. So, we need to start enjoying the journey. This week, we talk about how to live today to enjoy life and our creative process.
What is "Good" Content?
When we ask the question, “does my content need to be good?” we often think about production value. And that’s a good thing to think about. But “good” is so much more than production value. How can we approach content and understand what connects with our audience? This week on the Artrepreneur Podcast!
How Content Can Change the Game
This time, we talk about the important role of regular content in the process of building an audience. Also, a big tip in how to get a good workflow going.
Long Term, Short Term
We don’t want to flare up and fizzle out. We also don’t want to take forever to get things going. What are some long term and short term tactics to help us have a long and successful creative career?
Being Okay With Doing What You Like
So many people have so many opinions about the best way for you to do you art. There are tons of opinions on what a true artist is. But what if it’s really just okay for you to do what you like the way you like doing it? That’s what we talk about this week. AND, we talk about what the true responsibility of an artist and a human really is.
Find Your Unique Voice
Each of us has a set up unique experiences and inputs that allows us to contribute something special to the world. As artists, it’s safer to just replicate what already exists. But we’re made for more than that. In this episode, we talk about how to embrace and value your unique voice.
Face Your Fears and Take the Next (or First) Step
Sometimes, it’s hard to get going (or keep going) in our creative careers. In this episode we talk about the two main fears that immobilize us and what we can do to face them head on. Once we do that, we can keep going!
Your Art Is Important... and Not Important... All At the Same Time
Life is full of contrasting yet equally true phrases. This is one of them. Your art is so important. Yet, in the grand scheme of life and the world, it’s not all that important. And when we believe these things at the right time, both phrases can serve us. So, when to believe which? That’s what we talk about this week!
Discover Your Origins of Creativity
Where does our creative work come from? It can feel mysterious sometimes, but here are 4 sources to be aware of. As you begin to notice these things in your day to day, you’ll be able to better leverage them to create!
Emotions, What Do We Do With Them?
We all have emotions. They are wonderful and can help us experience life to the fullest. As artists, they are a gift as well. In this episode we look at three ways we can handle our emotions to serve us in our creative careers.
A Year of Building Our Creative Careers!
Can you believe Artrepreneur is turning one year old?!?! Amazing. And thanks for joining us on this journey of making creativity your career. In this episode we look back at some of the most meaningful moments of the last year. And then, we look forward to another year, another 52 episodes of the Artrepreneur Podcast!!
Determining Success
Maybe we feel pressure to get things “right.” Maybe we’ve allowed others to determine what success looks like for us. Instead, let’s give ourselves permission to define “success” and ongoing permission to REdefine success. In this episode, we talk about what success looks like in the life of the artist.
“What Inspires You?”
This week, we come to you from Patagonia in Argentina. Photographer, Jesse Walsh, graphic designer, Joel Watkins, and Cole all discuss the value of inspiration and where we can find it.
Please, Don't Do This Alone
The creative process can be something that we need alone time for. BUT, the process of building a creative career is something that is way more likely to happen if we invite someone to help us out. This week, we talk about how to overcome our fears and invite someone into the process.
Making Criticism Your Best Friend
Sometimes we cower from criticism or avoid it altogether. But criticism can be a huge tool in helping you make creativity your career. In this episode we talk about reframing criticism so that it’s helpful. We also talk about what we should look for to make criticism helpful and what to ignore completely.
Your Art Transforming Your Community
Artists everywhere are creating meaningful moments. And those moments are not just nice. They are essential. Through our art, we have the ability to create meaning and connect people. Here’s how!
Getting Ready for a Healthy and Thriving 2019
This year can be huge as we build our creative careers. Here are a few things to lay as a foundation as we prepare for another year of growth.
How Creativity Meets Practical
This week, Cole visits, Alice Fairfax, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and the tables turn. She interviews Cole on the creative process, the practicality of being an artist, the importance of “why” and so much more.
"Work Expands To Fill the Time Allotted"
Parkinson’s Law says that “work expands to fill the time allotted." What does that mean? That means deadlines are more important than we ever thought they were. Here’s a way to experiment with various time tables and develop a new workflow.
